Equity & Joint Ventures
in Hengrove

Equity and joint venture structures solve a fundamental problem: you have the development expertise, the site, and the planning — but not the capital. Rather than scaling down your ambitions to match your available equity, JV structures bring in a capital partner who funds 100% of project costs in exchange for a share of the profits.

JV structures vary widely. At one end, a simple equity injection with a fixed preferred return operates similarly to expensive debt. At the other end, a full joint venture with shared decision-making, shared risk, and a waterfall profit distribution gives the capital partner genuine co-ownership of the project. The right structure depends on both parties' risk appetite and return expectations.

Finding the right equity partner is as important as finding the right deal. Family offices, private equity funds, and high-net-worth individuals each bring different expectations around reporting, governance, and involvement in development decisions. We match developers with equity partners whose investment style aligns with their approach to project management.

Bristol's Temple Quarter regeneration, Bath's enterprise zone, and Exeter's growing reputation as a biomedical hub are all generating development opportunities. Lenders recognise the South West's diverse market dynamics — from urban regeneration to rural conversion projects — and several specialist funders actively target the region.